For the last year and a half my friend Jackson, aka Chief, and I have planned going on a trip to Moab. We wanted to run the “Rim Rocker Trail” from Montrose, CO to Moab, UT and planned to hit the trail 3 to 4 weeks after the trail opened. The idea of so many …
Category Archives: Overlanding
Explore the Great Arkansas Outdoors with Your 4×4: Top Places to Visit
Are you ready to leave the pavement behind and embark on an exhilarating adventure? Off-roading with a 4×4 vehicle is the ultimate way to explore the great outdoors. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping trails, breathtaking landscapes, or a chance to test your driving skills, off-roading offers an unmatched experience. With your 4×4 by your side, you’ll …
Taking A Break from Off-roading
Stepping away from a hobby periodically can be a surprisingly beneficial practice. While hobbies are typically enjoyable and fulfilling, prolonged and continuous engagement can sometimes lead to burnout or a diminishing sense of enthusiasm. Taking a break from a hobby allows individuals to regain perspective, prevent monotony, and rediscover the joy that initially drew them …
What is Overlanding and Why do People do it?
Overlanding is a term that refers to a type of adventure travel that involves exploring remote destinations with a vehicle, usually a four-wheel-drive truck, SUV, van, or motorcycle. The journey itself is the main goal of overlanding, not the destination. Overlanders often camp in their vehicles or tents, and carry all the equipment and supplies …
Trail Soda Run ’23
Once a year the “Lug Nut Crew” gets together for a springtime camping and adventure trip. So far, we’ve used the Ozark Mountains for our playground. Who doesn’t love the Ozark National Forest for adventures? We didn’t have the whole group this year, but we still had a blast hanging out and camping. Like all …
Polar Bear Run ’23 Adventure
There are several adventures I’ve written about that were awesome. There was a camping trip in January 2022 that is on the top of the list. Last year there was so little expectation, admittedly so little preparation, for the “January Adventure Trip” to the Ozark Mountains in 2022 that we just went for it. We …
Rendezvous in the Ozarks ’22
another round at RITO I had an absolute blast at Rendezvous in the Ozarks (RITO 5) last year! Made a great group of friends from the event. Went on a cool adventure through the Ouachitas and had an even colder time on what we called “The Polar Bear Run.” So, I was really excited about …
Lifting the LJ
because a lift kit answers every thing! In the beginning… If you’re going to roll bigger tires, then you’re probably going to want a lift kit. Some modifications seem to just go hand-in-hand with each other, but few are as close as a “lift & tires”. A couple of years ago I lifted my TJ …
2022 ONF Adventure
The Ouachita National Forest is a favorite of mine. While not as technical as the Ozarks, there are still a ton of great trails to explore. The idea was pretty simple: My buddy Jackson and I would meet at Queen Wilhelmina State Park and drive across the Ouachita National Forrest to Lake Sylvia. We knew …
January Camping
What a brilliant idea this was! So, it’s been a little while since Rendezvous in the Ozarks and we were all itching to camp and ride trails again. So a couple of friends and I decided to do just that last weekend. You know, when the weather dropped to 18 degrees at night. Yeah… Things …